Save the Date! HEARTS ON FIRE
January, 2019 Dear Friend of Jesuit Retreat Center,
We begin this year with deep gratitude for the countless experiences
of God’s grace that we have been blessed to see in the lives of over
7,000 people served in the past year - even moments that reflect true
miracles in bringing healing and hope to people’s lives.
We are also grateful to share the wonderful news that we are at the edge of surpassing our $8
million goal for our Capital Campaign: To Journey, To Build, To Profess. Our theme is taken from the
first homily of Pope Francis after his election, and inscribed at the entrance to the new addition.
These words speak to the enduring mission of Jesuit Retreat Center in being companions to those
we serve on our 121-year journey, and building a ministry to faithfully profess God’s love and
mercy to every life we touch.
We have completed major renovations in the past year to accompany the beautiful new addition
and have more improvements planned for our building and grounds, in addition to growing an
endowment to sustain our mission for the next 100 years. We are improving our communications
and use of technology, and work will be completed by this spring to transform our website to be
more engaging and user-friendly.
We are so very thankful to all of you who have supported JRC in your prayers, your presence at our
retreats and programs, and your generosity to our Capital Campaign and Annual Fund. All that we
do is made possible through your care and support.
May the peace of Christ be ever with you in this New Year,
Richard S. Krivanka, Executive Director
Board of Directors
William Koeblitz
Chair
Fred Benda, SJ
John V. Biernacki
Ann Ertle
Michael Ferkovic, CPA
Diane Michutka Fraser
Hon. Laura Gallagher
Sr. Rita Mary Harwood, SND
Barbara C. LaRose
Robert F. Linton, Jr.
Jackie McDermott
Thomas J. Pipp, SJ
Ken Styles, SJ
Rick Krivanka Executive Director
Barbara Leggott Associate Director
5629 State Road
Parma, Ohio 44134-2292
(440) 884-9300
www.jesuitretreatcenter.org
Honorary Co-Chairs:
Chris and Sara Connor
Co-Chairs:
Kevin & Luann Hinkel
Mark & Carol Bachmann
Honorees:
Fr. Jim King, SJ
Ms. Janet Lehane
Fr. Clem Metzger, SJ*
*posthumously
Friday, May 10th, 2019
And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body.
And be thankful. - Colossians 3:15
JANUARY - FEBRUARY PROGRAMS
Friday, Jan. 18 - Sunday, Jan. 20
Building a Vision for
Your Retirement: The Next Chapter of Life
Friday 6:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Cost: $200
Presented by Rick Krivanka & Guest Speakers
What will your retirement years be like? You can build a vision
for a time that will be truly life-giving and hope-filled for you
and those you care about. This weekend will provide
presentations by speakers on relevant topics, interactive
conversation, and time for deeper personal reflection for
individuals looking ahead to, or already in, retirement. It will
explore the foundational aspects in our lives and build the
direction for a vital spirituality and a meaningful and
purposeful way of living after 65... or whenever! Includes
overnight accommodation, 6 meals, and Sunday Mass.
Friday, Feb. 1 - Sunday, Feb. 3
Rosary Hall AA Men ’s 12 Step
Retreat: Prodigal Sons Finding Our Way Back Home Friday 5:30 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Cost: $165 (financial assistance available)
Presented by Bob Linton and Matt Pullar
Bob and Matt are experienced retreat
leaders, steeped in Ignatian
Spirituality and the 12 steps. Their
passion is helping men heal, develop
a relationship with God as they
understand God, and become the
men for others they were meant to be.
Comments from last year’s Rosary Hall retreat:
“I absolutely love coming here. What an incredibly spiritual
haven this is.”
“Great mix of belly laughs & tears. God was present and
tangible. Incredible stories of grace.”
“This was the most impactful sober day of my life. The
fellowship, unity and guidance will stay with me always.”
Monday Series: February 11, 18, 25
Surprise, Shock and Gospel:
The Parables of Jesus for our Times Today
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Cost: $20 per night; $55 for all 3 nights
Presented by Fr. George Smiga
Jesus preferred to teach in parables, and the Gospels are
filled with these images and stories that are both elusive and
powerful. We will explore what parables are and how they
engage, delight and disturb those who hear them. Join us for
three evenings to discover new meanings derived from Jesus’
teaching. Come to be inspired and challenged and allow these
ancient images and stories to enliven your own journey of
faith.
George Smiga, S.T.D., is a nationally known author and
lecturer in scripture and homiletics. He serves as pastor of St.
Noel Catholic Church in Willoughby Hills, OH and also on the
faculty of St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology
in Wickliffe, Ohio. His website is buildingontheword.org.
Tuesday, February 26
Spirituality, Resilience, and the
Science of Happiness 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $45
Presented by Kim Langley , M.Ed.
Paula D'Arcy says "God comes to us disguised as our lives."
This practical spirituality is the place where positive
psychology and soul work meet. In this session, we will look
at how to handle changes, explore strong practices and skills
for resilience, look at the role of on-the-go prayer as well as
making time for simple meditation, and talk about the
benefits of a robust gratitude practice. Learn what to do with
the automatic negative thoughts and worries that our brains
so shamelessly manufacture! This session is both an evidence
based and data driven approach to the science of happiness,
and a path toward a no nonsense holiness and wholeness
that anyone can walk. Includes coffee, pastries and lunch.
Kim is a certified Spiritual Director, and has a special interest
in both spirituality and skill building as a retreat leader and
speaker.
Monday, March 11
Nurturing Reflective Living
(It ’s Not Complicated!) 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $45
Presented by Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND
Lent is the perfect time to step back and
reflect on how we are living. The highs
and lows of being focused and then
spinning our wheels are common to all
of us. Come and join us for a day of
listening, praying, and sharing on how
we do this amidst the reality of our
everyday lives.
Sr. Jacquelyn describes her life as very rich, full,
and blessed by God. As a woman of faith, leader, and educator,
her ministries have included school and community leadership,
retreat giving and spiritual direction, adult faith development,
Board service, and volunteer service with men and women
who are refugees.
Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24
Women's Lenten Retreat:
Spiritual Geography - Places and Pathways on the Journey
Friday 6:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Cost: $170
Led by Sr. Cheryl Rose, HM
We are all moving, in process, on our way through many
“lands” of spiritual lessons. As fellow travelers, we journey
through life in search of God and our true self. Lent is a
perfect time to pause and reflect on where we are now in our
journey and what lessons God lovingly offers us. Sr. Cheryl
Rose is a member of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. She
has taught high school Chemistry, Physics and Theology for 26
years in several HM high schools, and served as Campus
Minister, co-ordinating retreats and liturgies. Sr. Cheryl has
served for 20 years on the Vocation/Formation Team for her
Community, working with women exploring a call to religious
life. She is currently engaged in retreats, spiritual direction,
and workshops and programs that facilitate spiritual and
personal growth.
Friday, March 1 - Sunday, March 3
Men's Lenten Retreat:
Preparing for a Holy Lenten Journey to a Holy Week
Friday 6:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Cost: $170
Presented by Fr. Bob Kraig
In the spirit of “Begin with the
end in mind,” this retreat will
help you to prepare for a holy
journey through Lent. It will
provide a deeper reflection on
a walk with Jesus through the
meaning and the Paschal
Mystery of Holy Week and
create a foundation for your prayer and spiritual practices
during Lent.
Fr. Bob Kraig served for 28 years as pastor of
St. John Neumann Parish in Strongsville, and in his retirement
serves in a part-time ministry at St. Bridget of Kildare Parish in
Parma.
Monday, March 25
What Jesus Saw from the Cross 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Cost: $45
Presented by Lee Mattano Palencar
Join us in a day of Divine Seeing - Visio
Divina - a form of prayer using sacred
images. In this Season of Lent, we pray
with Christ, we sorrow with Christ, and
we hope with Christ. Let us also see
through the loving eyes of our Savior as
he suffered and died for us. In the
spiritual prayer style of St. Ignatius, we
place ourselves on the Cross with Our
Lord. On this day we listen, pray, discuss and journal, as Jesus
sees us, too. Lee Mattano Palencar is an author and art
educator who has written and presented spiritual retreats in
northeast Ohio for more than 10 years. She and her husband,
artist and illustrator John Jude Palencar, live in Medina, Ohio
and have two adult sons, Ian Jude and Christian Lee.
FEBRUARY - MARCH PROGRAMS
MARCH – APRIL PROGRAMS
Saturday, March 30
Exploring Mindfulness:
A Pathway to Prayer and Kindness 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $45
Presented by Sr. Kate Hine, SND & John Ropar
Living well takes an attentive heart and a courageous spirit.
This day of reflection will offer an opportunity to renew our
commitment to living in the moment, to living mindfully so
that our prayer and action become a single response of love
to God and to one another. We will explore the meaning of
mindfulness and practice mindful awareness. As we deepen
our understanding of prayer, we'll also incorporate prayer
practices into our experience. Finally, we'll look at kindness to
ourselves and to others as a fruit of mindfulness and prayer.
Sr. Kate Hine is a Sister of Notre Dame. As an educator and a
spiritual director she facilitates retreats and workshops and
has worked with young adults in retreat settings and in
volunteer service programs. John Ropar is a counselor in
private practice, a certified spiritual director, and has done
numerous programs on mindfulness in the community.
Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19
Holy Week Individually Directed
Retreat & Days of Prayer Monday 6:00 pm dinner -
Friday 1:00 pm after lunch
Cost: $400 for 5 day retreat
Presented by Fr. Matt Roche, SJ
JRC will be offering IDRs
during Holy Week. Come for a
five day silent retreat with
spiritual direction, following
the Spiritual Exercises of St.
Ignatius of Loyola. Spiritual
Director will be Fr. Matt
Roche, SJ. Cost of $400 includes room, meals and
spiritual direction. JRC will offer days of private
prayer and reflection on Holy Thursday (April 18) and
Good Friday (April 19) from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (free
will offering). This could be just the break you need
in Lent to prepare yourself to enter the Paschal
Triduum and welcome the joy of Easter!
Friday, April 5 - Sunday, April 7
Sr. Ignatia AA Women's Retreat:
Acceptance and Surrender... Keys to Living a Peaceful & Joyous Life
Friday 6:00 pm - Sunday 11:00 am
Cost: $165
Presented by Madeleine Standley , Diane Garrity and Katie Levis
Wherever we are on our journey of
recovery, one of the foundational
guideposts is being open to
navigating through the process. This
includes understanding and getting to
a “renewed” place in our hearts of
Acceptance and Surrender of
whatever challenges in life we are
experiencing. Through our talks, group discussions, prayer,
meditation and healing service, we leave the weekend re-
awakened to a sense of Peace and Joy that the gift of Sobriety
brings.
Wednesday, April 24
Presentation & Book Signing
"A Brave Face" with authors Barbara Marlowe
and Teeba Furat Marlowe 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Cost: $30 (includes book)
Share in the inspirational story of
two mothers reaching across
cultures and continents to love a
little girl who needed help. Join us
for an evening with Barbara
Marlowe and Teeba Furat Marlowe,
authors of A Brave Face , the
inspiring story of faith and
determination that highlights the
power of love to see and respond in the moment with
transforming care. Accompany them as they share a
remarkable journey that brought healing, hope and
new life to Teeba who had sustained severe burns
during a roadside bombing in the Diyala Province of
Iraq.
APRIL PROGRAMS
Monday, April 29
Intimacy with Jesus 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost: $45
Presented by Sr. Kathleen Glavich, SND
Come nurture your
relationship with Jesus
and realize the divine in-
dwelling more deeply. This
talk, spiced with humor,
focuses on God ’s great
love for us and ways to
come into contact with Jesus. Mary, John, and Mary
Magdalene, who faithfully stood at the cross, serve as
models for us.
Sr. Mary Kathleen Glavich, SND , is an author, editor,
and international speaker who has produced various
faith formation materials, including more than eighty
books - among these are The Catholic Companion to
Mary and Heart to Heart with Mary: A Yearly
Devotional.
Pre-Cana Days
January 13, February 10, March 10
April 14, May 19, June 9
12:45 - 7:30 pm $90/couple
Pre-Cana couples take time away from the flurry of wedding planning to reflect upon the Sacrament as it is lived each day. Married couples share witness stories, and time is set aside for one on one conversation. The day ends with Mass and dinner. Pre-Cana days at JRC meet diocesan requirements for marriage preparation.
Pre-Baptism Evenings
January 28, March 5, May 13
7:00 - 8:00 pm $20
Morning Prayer for Women
January 21, February 18, March 25 April 22, May 20, June 17
Women from all walks of life are invited to pray together and learn more about the beauty of prayer. Led by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, S.C., this prayer group will refresh your spirit and help you find strength in regular prayer habits. Just bring your Bible and come as you are! The morning prayer takes place on Monday mornings 9:30-11:00 am. The cost is $8, and includes coffee and pastry. Registrations are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS
January
1/18-1/20: Building a Vision for Your Retirement - The Next Chapter of
Life. Rick Krivanka and Guest Speakers. $200
March
3/22-3/24: Women's Lenten Retreat: Spiritual Geography - Places and Pathways on the Journey. Sr. Cheryl Rose, HM. $170 3/25: What Jesus Saw from the Cross. Lee Palencar. $45 3/30: Exploring Mindfulness: A Pathway to Prayer and Kindness. Sr. Kate Hine, SND & John Ropar. $45
JANUARY– MAY PROGRAMS
February
2/1-2/3: Rosary Hall AA Men’s 12 Step Retreat: Prodigal Sons – Finding Our Way Back Home. Bob Linton and Matt Pullar. $165 2/4: Movie Night: Won’t You be My Neighbor. Free will offering Monday Series: February 11, 18, 25: Surprise, Shock and Gospel - The Parables of Jesus for our Times Today. Fr. George Smiga. $20 per night; $55 for all 3 nights. 2/26: Spirituality, Resilience, and the Science of Happiness. Kim Langley, M.Ed. $45
April
4/5-4/7: Sr. Ignatia AA Women's Retreat: Acceptance and Surrender... Keys to Living a Peaceful & Joyous Life. Madeleine Standley, Diane Garrity and Katie Levis. $165 4/15-4/19: Holy Week Individually Directed Retreat & Days of Prayer. Fr. Matt Roche, SJ. $400 for 5 day retreat. 4/24: Presentation & Book Signing "A Brave Face", with Barbara Marlowe and Teeba Furat Marlowe. $30 (includes book) 4/29: Intimacy with Jesus. Sr. Kathleen Glavich, SND. $45
March
3/1-3/3: Men's Lenten Retreat: Preparing for a Holy Lenten Journey to a Holy Week. Fr. Bob Kraig. $170 3/11: Nurturing Reflective Living (It’s Not Complicated!). Sr. Jacquelyn Gusdane, SND. $45 3/26: Movie Night: Pope Francis, A Man of His Word. Free will offering
May
5/3-5/4: Ignatian Pilgrim: Pilgrimage as an Essential Ignatian Activity. Fr. Brendan McManus, SJ. See website for details.
We are pleased to welcome two new directors to our JRC staff.
Heidi Kempt Chew, our new Director of Program Development, joined JRC in October. Heidi brings a remarkable background in theology, global ministry with college students, teaching and Ignatian spirituality. Heidi will coordinate the planning, promotion and implementation of retreats and programs at JRC and outreach to parishes/faith communities. Amanda Zima, our new Director of Development, joined JRC in November. Amanda brings over 8 years of development experience in both non-profit and Catholic settings. Amanda's work will include the Annual Fund, major
events such as Hearts on Fire, Planned Giving, Grants and the Capital Campaign.
JRC NEWS
Monday, February 4
Movie & Conversation: Won't You Be My Neighbor 7:00 pm Cost: Freewill Offering
Tuesday, March 26
Movie & Conversation: Pope Francis - A Man of His Word 7:00 pm Cost: Freewill Offering
MOVIE NIGHTS
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, June 21 - Saturday, June 22
Creative Expression and Spiritual Development Friday 6:00pm - Saturday 6:30pm
Cost: $135 (includes $20 fee for art supplies)
Presented by Sr. Mary Ann Flannery, SC and Barbara Hubbell
Summer Individually Directed Retreats (IDRs)
May 21-28 (8 day), June 17 -July 17 (30 day retreat), June 21 -28 (8 day),
June 21-23 (weekend), June 30 -July 7 (8 day), July 5 -7 (weekend), July 8 -15 (8 day)
Friday, July 12 - Sunday, July 14
Courage to Teach Cost: $290 for first 10 from Catholic settings. Others $550.
Financial assistance available.
Presented by Tony Vento
Friday, May 3 - Saturday, May 4, 2019
Ignatian Currents Ignatian Pilgrim: Pilgrimage as an
Essential Ignatian Activity
Presented by Fr. Brendan McManus, SJ
Through the collaborative efforts of Jesuit Retreat Center and Rivers Edge we are pleased to welcome Brendan McManus, SJ to the Cleveland area April 26 - May 5, 2019. Ignatius Loyola was the ultimate pilgrim and criss-crossed Europe in working out his spirituality and connection with God. In terms of
understanding Ignatian spirituality, it is more than an intellectual exercise. It is a profound experience of the God who lives and moves with and through us. Brendan draws on his pilgrimage experience of walking the Camino Ignaciano as a novice and the Camino Santiago several times more recently. He reflects on these pilgrimages to explain how the key Ignatian concepts of discernment, reflection and inner freedom are based on experiences that Ignatius lived. We are invited into these experiences in our own journeys.
Fr. Brendan McManus grew up on a farm in N. Ireland and worked in the UK's computer industry for several years before joining the Jesuits in Dublin. He served as a school chaplain in the Jesuit school in Galway for some years before walking the Camino de Santiago in 2011 and writing a book, Redemption Road, in memory of his brother. He currently works as a Spiritual Director and retreat director in Belfast, N. Ireland.
Registration will open on February 1st. See website for full details about pricing options, including overnight and commuter rates. Visit www.jesuitretreatcenter.org
Discernment & Decision-Making
Six Sessions held on Mondays 7-9pm: January 14 & 28, February 4 & 25,
and March 4 & 18
With a closing Retreat Day: 9am - 4pm on Saturday, March 23
All sessions held at Fairmount Presbyterian Church
Cost: $140
Contact Amy Kim Kyremes-Parks for more
information: [email protected]
Program Leaders: Patrick Cleary-Burns & Rev. Liz Nau
As an experience of using Ignatian “Discernment of Spirits” in daily life together, we will explore the Spiritual Gifts we have been given to follow God day to day and how to look to the light of the Spirit when making important decisions. This program is based on the Spiritual Exercises. Participants need to have participated in last year’s Prayer Experience or read What is Ignatian Spirituality by David L. Fleming, SJ. “The course gave me tools to help with discernment. What was most valuable for me was the examen we were given. It's amazing how I experience God's direction through it.” - Kate Campbell
IGNATIAN CURRENTS & LAY LEADERSHIP
JRC Outreach to Churches, Schools, and Non -Profits
Are you seeking a Parish Mission, a retreat for your Board or Church Council, a spiritual formation program for your parishioners or school faculty? We offer proven group programs and retreats at your location, adapted to suit the schedule and needs of your people and organization. Over 2,000 people across NE Ohio have attended one of our outreach programs. This is what participants are saying about their experience:
"Transformational: full of grace!” - "(The program) made me realize how God exists in every facet of my life. ” “Best experience I have ever had at this parish. People truly shared from their hearts. ”
WE ARE NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR 2019 AND 2020 PROGRAMS AND RETREATS! Choose from the following options that best serve you:
• The Pilgrim Way of Ignatius Loyola - a four-session introduction to Ignatian prayer & spirituality
• Praying with St. Ignatius Retreat - an eight-week retreat-in-daily-life
• Called and Sent Spiritual Formation Programs - various contemplation -in-action programs addressing prayer,
discernment, action for justice, workplace spirituality and suffering, grief, loss & grace.
For more information contact our Program Director Heidi Kempt Chew: 440 -884-9300 x316 or [email protected]
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IN LOVING MEMORY
In a special way we remember our friends who have gone home to the Lord. We remember and pray for Rufus Arnold, Robert Blatnica, Edward Davis, Fr. Jack Dister SJ, Jim Fallon, Jack Goebel, Michael Hudec, David Kelly, Anne Kmiecik, W. Geoffrey Lyden III, Vincent Moser, Joseph Nook Jr., Joe Palmieri, Fr. Tom Radloff SJ, Jim & Carol Redmond, John Ropar, Sr., Dorothy Ropar Oxenreiter, Kevin X. Smith, Joanne Sheldon, Fr. Bob Welsh SJ, Eleanor Vyhnalek, Dorothy Yesko and Teresa Zsiga. Please let us know when you lose a loved one, and we will add them to our prayer intentions.
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We are looking for volunteers to help us with a number of services and tasks! Please email our Volunteer Coordinator, Sharon Schultz, for more information: [email protected] or call JRC at (440) 884-9300 ext. 310.
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